Route · Austria · ~680 km
Road charges Szczecin → Vienna
Route Szczecin → Vienna (Austria): road charges - vignettes and tolls - apply in Czechia and Austria. Calculate the full set for this route: what you pay in each country and what to add.
Trip summary
- Distance
- ~680 km
- Countries with charges
- 2
- Road charges from
- ~€23
Updated: July 2026
What you need on this route
Driving to Austria: the practical guide
The route in one paragraph
From Szczecin you cross Germany on toll-free autobahns (Berlin, Dresden), enter Czechia on the D8 towards Prague, continue via Brno and cross into Austria for the final stretch to Vienna - around 750 km and 7-8 hours of driving.
What you pay on the way
- •Germany - no vignette, autobahns are free for cars,
- •Czechia - 10-day e-vignette, 65 zł, covers the return leg too,
- •Austria - 10-day vignette, 69 zł, needed from the border to Vienna,
Where the jams are
The usual chokepoints are the Dresden ring, the D8 roadworks sections and Prague's ring road at rush hour. Leaving Szczecin early morning gets you through Germany before the afternoon peak.
Frequently asked questions about this route
Do I need a vignette to drive to Austria?
Yes. Austria requires a vignette on motorways and expressways, including foreign-registered cars. It is electronic and tied to your plate.
How much are the road charges on the Szczecin - Vienna route?
The full set of official charges on this route starts from about 101 zł (vignettes and tolls for the transit countries). We calculate the exact amount from your departure date and chosen route variant - you pay the official operator price plus a transparent Roadence service fee, with no hidden costs.
Which vignettes do you need when driving to Austria?
On this route vignettes are required in: Czechia (from 52 zł) and Austria (from 49 zł). Each is tied to your registration number, so you enter it once at checkout and we buy the whole set for your chosen period.
Is there a toll on the route to Austria?
Yes. A toll is charged for the motorway sections you actually drive in: Austria. There is no single flat amount, so we calculate it from the distance in each country and show an estimate before you buy. Roadence pays the actual toll on your behalf.
What is the penalty for missing a vignette in Czechia?
Mandat do 20 000 CZK. That is why it pays to have the vignette from the first motorway kilometre - we buy it in advance and assign it to your registration so it is valid when you enter.
From when is the vignette valid after purchase?
Electronic vignettes bought through Roadence are valid from the start date you choose (usually straight away). We send confirmations with your registration number by email, normally within a few hours - in good time before your trip. Travelling today? Email kontakt@roadence.com and we will prioritise it.
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